Course Definition:
Comprehensive problems in design involving systems in oil and gas production, field processing, transportation, and storage.

Policy:

  • Part 1: 20%
  • Part 2: 15%
  • Part 3: 15%
  • Part 4: 25%
  • Part 5: 25%

  • Homework and projects are due at the time specified.
  • Late homework or projects: 5% penalty for every class meeting.
  • Attendance: Required.

Text Book:
None Required.
References:
All the textbooks used in Petroleum Engineering courses that you have taken so far.

ABET Requirement:
In order to fullfil the ABET requirements, your will be graded in this class based on a set of criteria. CLICK HERE to see a detail on this course's grading policy.

Syllubus:
Chapter 1: Introduction (Week - 1)
Chapter 2: Drilling and casing design
  • Overview of design process
  • Group meetings
  • Oral Progress Report
  • Written Progress Report
  • Group Presentation of Project
  • Project is due
(Week - 2 through 5)
Chapter 3: Geophysical Well Log Interpretation
  • Overview of design process
  • Group meetings
  • Oral Progress Report
  • Written Progress Report
  • Group Presentation of Project
  • Project is due
(Week -5 through 7)
Chapter 4: Reservoir Engineering and Production Prediction
  • Overview of design process
  • Group meetings
  • Oral Progress Report
  • Written Progress Report
  • Group Presentation of Project
  • Project is due
(Week -7 through 9)
Chapter 5: Well Testing Design and Interpretation of Results
  • Overview of design process
  • Group meetings
  • Oral Progress Report
  • Written Progress Report
  • Group Presentation of Project
  • Project is due
(Week -9 through 12)
Chapter 6: Economic Analysis, Design and implementation
  • Overview of design process
  • Group meetings
  • Oral Progress Report
  • Written Progress Report
  • Group Presentation of Project
  • Project is due
(Week-12 through 15)
Semester Project:


Please note our different approach to the entire project this semester. The modifications will be discussed in detail in class.

Here are links to three SPE papers that are referenced in your project.
SPE P&O Journal
SPE 104550
SPE 98010

Class Schedule

Group Performance:

Group Evaluation:
Since this course is fully project based and since all the requirements of the course will be completed in a group setting, it is most important that each group member provide input and participate actively in the completion of each part of the project.
After each part of the project is completed every member of the group will have a chance to evaluate othe members of the group and their contribution to the project. This process will take place confidentially. CLICK HERE to see a sample evaluation form. Keep in mind that this evaluation will have an impact on the final grade you will receive in this course.

Sample Report: This is a sample report. Please look at it, hopefully it gives you an idea how to present your results in the form of a written technical report.

Projects:

Presentations: